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FAQs about Funerals
how much does a funeral
cost?
The cost of the funeral varies de-
pending on the wishes you have.
The average cost of a funeral is be-
tween $5,000-$7,000. The cost in-
cludes all professional services in-
cluding transportation, embalming
and other preparations, the use of
a facility for the ceremony, and the
purchase of a casket or urn. Funer-
al directors work an average of 40
hours per funeral. The cost of oper-
ating a funeral home is factored into
the cost as well . Funeral homes are
a 24 hour operation, with extensive
facilities that need to be maintained
what do i do if am not satis-
fied with the way a funeral
was handled?
In British Columbia, funeral servic-
es are regulated provincially Con-
sumer Protection BC license and
inspects all funeral providers. They
also investigate any complaints re-
ceived from the consumer. They can
be contacted toll free at:
091 870 030.
